“We’re very interested.” Most CEO’s would love to hear that phrase when trying to raise money from a venture capitalist. It’s promising, right? I don’t think so. Here’s why. Put yourself on the investor side of the table for a...

If you ask most entrepreneurs about sources of investment, they quickly mention angel investors and venture capitalists. That’s not a surprise, but many CEO’s of startups are missing out on one of the best potential investment sources. And that is the form...

Most entrepreneurs begin fundraising with angel investors. They use that capital to launch products, gain customer traction and prove that they’ve tapped into a real opportunity. Then, CEO’s often search for venture capital investment to accelerate growth. That...